Lactulose Prescribing at WARRENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
573
Total Quantity
359.4K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+74%
WARRENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 573 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,367 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 573 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 359,442 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,367 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 573 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +74% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.